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International Coffee Hour – 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join attendees to celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Coffee Hour at the University of Georgia. Students, staff, international and cultural-based student organizations, and community

UGA dedicates Black-Diallo-Miller Residence Hall
The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony Aug. 4 to celebrate the naming of Black-Diallo-Miller Hall, UGA’s newest residence hall. The residence hall, which is

Annual Student Leadership Conference for 2022
UGA’s annual student leadership conference will take place on September 17th, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Tate Student Center. UGA’s best and brightest

UGA Student Veteran Receives National Leadership Recognition
Caleb Ray, a Financial Planning 4th-year UGA student veteran and last year’s Student Veteran Association (SVA) President was recognized this week in G.I. Jobs magazine

Welcome to campus: 4 upcoming events welcoming freshman at UGA
As the University of Georgia prepares to welcome all students back to campus, many organizations within the university are pouring their efforts into welcoming the

Carmichael named UGA’s first director of active learning
The University of Georgia is ramping up its commitment to active learning with its first appointment focused specifically on the instructional method. Leah Carmichael, a

Dawg Camp Innovate builds foundation for community of problem solvers
It’s July in Georgia. It’s hot. You have your dog in the car, but you want to run into the gas station to grab a

Women of Ramsey: How It Started, How It’s Going, and Where It’s Going
“My son and I were walking through the building the Sunday before it first opened, and we heard an explosion. It turns out that the

New Safety App – UGA
To promote safety and emergency preparedness across the University of Georgia community, UGA has launched a new safety app called UGA Safe. This app replaces

UGA parents’ grant program awards nearly $5 million to campus organizations over 10 years
This year, the University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council celebrates the 10th anniversary of its grants program, which has given more than $4.6 million to initiatives across campus and

UGA Student Veterans Resource Center Honor Cord Ceremony and Scholarship Reception
On May 4, 2022, the Student Veterans Resource Center hosted the first in-person Honor Cord Ceremony since 2019 for the 79 student veterans eligible to

Sense of community helps first-gen student graduate early
Emelynn Arroyave developed leadership skills thanks to support system at UGA Emelynn Arroyave was dead set on getting out of Georgia after high school graduation.

New UGA graduates prepared with life’s lessons
For the members of the University of Georgia’s Class of 2022, their education extended far beyond the classroom.

Beau Seagraves named associate vice president for student well-being
Beau Seagraves, currently associate dean of students at the University of Georgia, has been named the university’s associate vice president for student well-being. The newly

Asian American Student Association at UGA receives top student organization award
The Asian American Student Association at UGA was named “Organization of the Year” during the 21st annual H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis Student Organization Achievement and Recognition Awards, given out April 12 at the Tate Student Center. The SOAR Awards celebrate the accomplishments of student organizations at the University of Georgia.

Join us for Senior Celebration!
Celebrate the Class of 2022 on Friday, April 29 from 11:00am – 2:00pm in the Tate Plaza. Free food and giveaways provided.

Pandemic-Induced Eating Disorders: A Discussion With CAPS
Listen to a podcast from The Red & Black dedicated to the discussion of health topics, tips, and news. Listen in on their conversation about how the pandemic has affected the mental health of college students, the issue of pandemic-induced eating disorders, and access to resources for students who are seeking mental health support.

Dr. Michelle Garfield Cook Inspires Future Student Leaders
As students gathered around the large mahogany table, leaning in to listen to Dr. Michelle Garfield Cook, one saw the dictionary definition of captivation. Dr. Cook, Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion and Strategic University Initiatives, met on Wednesday, March 23rd with 14 students. The Office of the Dean of Students hosts “Gettin’ Down with the Dean” events where students and a guest speaker meet under different roofs across campus to listen and absorb thoughtful stories found right here in our Athens campus community. To say students were thoughtfully absorbing Dr. Cook’s words is mildly underselling her profound impact.

Muslim Student Association Met Gala
On the evening of March 16, Multicultural Services and Programs student organizations gathered in Tate Grand Hall for an elegant night of friendship and community.

Nicole McConnell named Director of Student Transitions
Nicole McConnell has been named director of Student Transitions at the University of Georgia. McConnell will play an integral role in helping students have a positive transition through their university experience.

Students serve and learn in the Athens community
Through IMPACT Local, IMPACT Service Breaks is adapting its service learning model to the local community.